Young said of AJ’s Lucozade Sport ad: “I’m really happy that AJ played a big role in shaping this film. The fact that his mum ended up being in it was direct input from AJ. We had a slightly different ending, not a dramatically different story, but he pointed out that it would be nice if the video came full circle to him and his mum.

3. Conor & Floyd Get Their Biggest Paydays Ever

The biggest sporting spectacle of 2017 was undoubtedly Floyd Mayweather’s “fight” against MMA superstar Conor McGregor. The fight, was a foregone conclusion. Yet much was made of the money being made by both stars.

Neymar’s commented after joining the French champions: “PSG’s ambition attracted me to the club, along with the passion and the energy this brings. I have played four seasons in Europe and I feel ready to take the challenge.”

9. UEFA Launches The Nations League To Revive International Football

One that might have flown under the radar, but UEFA launched a new international football competition, The Nations League.

UEFA’s new tournament is a league format, whereby the 55 UEFA international countries will take part.

They’ll face off against teams ranked the same as them to then “win promotion”

From there, there will be a playoff system and even a final.

UEFA said of the new tournament: “The rejuvenation of national team football – and the UEFA Nations League – stems from the desire of UEFA and its 55 member associations to improve the quality and standing of national team football.”

10. BT & Sky Sports Finally Agree To Show Each Others’ Content

As per SportTechie, 82% of paywalled TV payers would get rid of paid packages for sports if they didn’t need access to live action anymore.